The Week in Photos: April 22-28

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Erin Peterson's casket is placed inside a hearse as Rev. Dr. Eugene Johnson Pastor, right, looks on following funeral services Mount Olive Baptist Church in Centreville, Va. Peterson, a freshman majoring in international studies, was one of last week's shooting victims at Virginia Tech.

Erin Peterson's casket is placed inside a hearse as Rev. Dr. Eugene Johnson Pastor, right, looks on following funeral services Mount Olive Baptist Church in Centreville, Va. Peterson, a freshman majoring in international studies, was one of last week's shooting victims at Virginia Tech. (Francine Orr / LAT)

Spring is in bloom at the Brooklyn Botanical Garden where cherry blossoms dress a seasonal set. Kin Chan, left, and Cathy Chan from Connecticut enjoy the view. The garden is the site this weekend of the annual Cherry Blossom Festival.

Spring is in bloom at the Brooklyn Botanical Garden where cherry blossoms dress a seasonal set. Kin Chan, left, and Cathy Chan from Connecticut enjoy the view. The garden is the site this weekend of the annual Cherry Blossom Festival. (Carolyn Cole / LAT)